04/07/2023 - WE ARE LOST

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For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 2 Peter 1.9

The more we learn about the will of the Almighty, the smaller and more meaningless we feel. We are like the prophet Isaiah, who, when he saw the Lord and beheld the divine glory, saw his littleness and said: “Then said I, Alas, I perish! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips; and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts” (Isaiah 6.5). We must seek understanding!

How could God entrust such a responsibility to us, if we are flesh and weak? But the divine love dwelling in our hearts will give us the necessary strength to do good to those in need. That is why we must consecrate ourselves to doing the will of the One who called us by His glory and virtue (2 Peter 1.3). Millions of people are waiting for us to get up and be set free from the forces of darkness. What do we have to do? Seek the Lord!

In the previous verses, the apostle Peter discusses what has been given to us in Christ. These revelations have been given for the members of the Body of Christ to prepare themselves by studying each one and believing that they are available. According to our vision as we meditate on them, we can act. Never neglect what you are shown in the Bible.

It is our obligation to believe the Scriptures, for with the proper weapons we have the strength to confront the evil that dwells in people and in some of us as well. We must strive to announce the acceptable year of the Lord, deliver the oppressed, give sight to the blind, and whatever else is revealed to us. We are stuck because we have not examined the Word or believed it. We must widen our vision to see far into the distance what God is announcing!

The little we can see is already enough to keep us from defeat. Every revelation from the Lord has a purpose. The Most High gives to those who believe in His Word the ability to accomplish their mission. Let us remember the cleansing from our sins, which freed us to be people used by God for His exclusive glory, provided we are obedient and fearless servants.

What you have understood about the Father’s will can change your life, making you follow His commands fully. Therefore, detach yourself from the things of the world that torment you, from the deceitfulness of riches, the cares of life, and the ambition for other things. Otherwise, the divine Word will not be able to move you to carry out the task you have been given. Fulfill the responsibility that rests on your shoulders and be obedient!

You have come into the Kingdom of God to be a blessing to many people. So, find out what the Lord has already given you, so that nothing is wasted. Humbly honor the Father’s command; otherwise, you will have problems when Jesus returns. Paul said: “If I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast about, for I am under obligation to do so; and woe to me if I do not preach the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9.16).

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares